Rules

Teams: The Concord Youth
Soccer League is made up of nine age-group leagues. They include:

School
Age

Co-ed

#
of Field Players

Length
of game

Kindergarten

Yes

6

4-10
min qtrs.

First
Grade

Yes

7

4-10
min qtrs.

Second
Grade

Yes

7

4-10
min qtrs.

Third
Grade

Yes

9

4-10
min qtrs.

Fouth Grade

Yes

9

4-10
min qtrs.

Boys
Fifth/Sixth

Boys
Only

9

4-15
min qtrs.

Girls
Fifth/Eighth

Girls
Only

11

4-12
min qtrs.

Boys
Seventh thru Twelfth

Boys
Only

11

2-30
min qtrs.

Girls
Seventh thru Twelfth

Girls
Only

11

2-30
min qtrs.

Note: Number of field players includes goalie.

Coaches on the Field: Coaches
are permitted on the field for kindergarten and first grade. Only one coach
is allowed on the field, and the coach must remain in the defensive end of
the field.

Equipment: Shin
guards are required for all age groups. No jewelry is allowed! Only approved
soccer cleats are allowed, and no steel cleats are permitted. All
players must wear uniforms provided by CYS.

Participation:
Each
players is required to play at least three-quarters of each game.
Grades K-5/6 are limited to substituting only
at the start of quarters with the exception of injuries. The seventh
thru twelfth grade leagues have free substitution, but are still
required to play all players for ¾ of the game.

Off-Sides: We will not
attempt to explain the off-sides rules here. Please read the Rule Book.Off-sides generally will not be
called in the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade age groups.
If an offensively player consistently is posted deep in the team's
offensive zone, the referee may make the call.

Ties: Ties will
not be broken during regular season games. Ties will be broken during
tournament games. Two additional five-minute overtime periods will be
played followed by a shoot-out, in the event the overtime periods do
not break the tie.

Rules: Most generally-accepted
soccer rules are observed by CYS. The board reserves the right to
amend its rules at any time